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Chérine Yazbeck

A versatile artist from Beirut, delves into urban exploration photography, inspired by her city’s history of loss and resilience. Born in 1970, she fuses photojournalism with multimedia artistry, exploring themes of city life, destruction, and memory. Beirut is not just her backdrop; it’s a living entity shaping her identity. Chérine Yazbeck’s art transcends traditional photography, encompassing instal- lations and documentaries, offering immersive experiences challenging perceptions. Her work unveils hidden stories, giving voice to the voiceless, documenting Beirut’s triumphs amid adversity. Amidst a world saturated with images, the artist’s authenticity shines, revealing the city’s resilience through her lens. Her art is a testament to the enduring power of creativity, finding beauty amidst chaos.

Works

Chérine Yazbeck
1 Je suis mort ce jour-là

An oversized "ranger" boot, size 47, mysteriously linked to an unidentified worker from the silo dock, launches our investigation.

42x28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3
Chérine Yazbeck
10 Je suis mort ce jour-là
Grey pants and a bicolored striped shirt, white and red, crushed beneath a stone, narrate a tale of a deadly trap, revealing the cruel destiny of two silo workers, crushed under the implacable weight of the catastrophe.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
11 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A glaring orange sweater, discovered near the silos, raises troubling suspicions about the victim’s presence inside the silos during the explosion, casting a mysterious shadow over this case.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
12 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A grey fabric, adorned with a label “Dry Clean Only by Leather Specialist RN55285,” forebodes the victim’s presence inside the silos, their garment becoming a silent testament to this tragic event.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
13 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A bright blue “sailor” beanie, iconic of port workers, seems to indicate a sailor’s presence on one of the boats docked at the silo quay, adding a maritime element to our intrigue.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
14 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A piece of grey woolen fabric, likely belonging to a grain silo employee, is embedded in a piece of wood, revealing a mysterious and inexplicable detail.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
15 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A fragment of light brown fabric, severely damaged, demands meticulous analysis in the laboratory to reconstruct its origin, adding an element of scientific suspense to our narrative.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
16 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A car component, found near the grain silos, underscores the proximity of vehicles at the time of the explosion, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
17 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A dead mouse near a cigarette butt reveals the alarming toxicity level of the substances stored in Hangar 12, emphasizing the potential dangers hidden in this once ordinary place.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
18 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A white polka-dotted shirt, belonging to Mr. XXX according to the testimony of Mr. XXX, collected a few meters from the silos at 5:15 am on XX,XX,XXX, adds a touch of identity to this investigation, linking this mystery to specific individuals. This puzzle piece introduces an element allowing us to visualize the people involved in this national tragedy.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
19 Je suis mort ce jour-là
An aubergine-colored fabric, faded by the elements, buried in the sea sand at the foot of the silos, adds an element of mystery, leaving investigators puzzled about its origin and its connection to the tragedy.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
2 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A piece of greyish fabric, likely once part of a shirt, reveals connections to a grain silo employee, adding a layer of complexity to our narrative.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
20 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A PPE-type protective mask, typical of the COVID-19 era, patiently awaits in the laboratory, potentially carrying crucial evidence, such as DNA secrets, that could reveal vital information about the victim or the culprits.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
21 Je suis mort ce jour-là
The footprint of construction boots unequivo- cally suggests the involvement of a silo dock worker, shedding a beam of evidence on this complex and mysterious case.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
3 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A light grey shirt, found at the base of the silos, suggests the victim’s presence inside during the explosion, casting a sinister light on the circumstances of this tragedy.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
4 Je suis mort ce jour-là
Sleeves of a grey shirt, discovered in the ad- ministrative offices of the silos, confirm the victim’s presence, painting an increasingly dark and ominous picture.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
5 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A scrap of fabric stained with blood, found near the sea adjacent to the silos, hints that the victim might have been near Hangar 12’s door, violently propelled during the explosion.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
6 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A red jacket, punctured as if by a bullet, lay beneath the silos, suggesting the victim was inside the grain silo compound at the fateful moment.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
7Je suis mort ce jour-là
A partially destroyed black protective mask, used by Beirut port maintenance employees, leaves questions lingering, potential answers concealed behind the veil of this damaged plastic.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
8 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A rusted mechanical component, likely linked to the internal elevator of the wheat silos, bears witness to the inner workings of this structure, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of this complex environment.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
9 Je suis mort ce jour-là
A light pink sweatshirt, a relic of a missing grain silo employee, adds an element of sorrow to this tale, foretelling a tragic fate for this elusive soul.

42 x 28cm

On black foam

Edition: 1 / 3

Chérine Yazbeck
A Case Study 1-2

2022

A Case Study 1: 30 x 610 cm

A Case Study 2: 30 x 610 cm

EPSON UltraSmooth, fine art paper, pigmented archival print

Chérine Yazbeck
A Story of the Port of Beirut
2023 52 mins 4K or HD video  
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 1: Andrea
53,5 x 75 cm (Frame)
14 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 10: Patrimoine détruit
53,5 x 73,5 cm (Frame) 11 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 11: Dr Stéphanie Yacoub
53,5 x 48,5 cm (Frame) 8 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 12: Rosie
29,5 x 54 cm (Frame) 3 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame  
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 13: Omar
53,5 x 73,5 cm (Frame) 11 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 14/1: Electricité du Liban (EDL)
39 x 54 cm (Frame) 4 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 14/2: EDL
39 x 53,5 cm (Frame) 7 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 14/3: EDL
38,5 x 53,5 cm (Frame) 6 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 15: Overview of the city
38,5 x 54 cm (Frame) 7 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 16: Abdo Pharaon
34 x 54 cm (Frame) 5 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 17: Orhan Osmansöy
43,5 x 53,5 (Frame) 8 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 2: Hommage aux braves pompiers de Beyrouth
53,5 x 74 cm (Frame) 13 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 3: Tleil, d’une catastrophe l’autre
53,5 x 64 cm (Frame) 8 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame 1/2
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 4: Angélique
39 x 38 cm (Frame) 4 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 5: Darkness on the Edge of Town
39 x 53,5 cm (Frame) 6 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 5/bis: Darkness on the Edge of Town
39 x 53,5 cm (Frame) 7 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Fram
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 6: Apocalypse Beirut
73,5 x 53,5 cm (Frame) 13 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 7: Loner Man
26 x 74 cm (Frame) 5 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 8: Adèle
31,5 x 74 (Frame) 7 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Autour de la catastrophe – Planche 9: Corona
53,5 cm x 73,5 cm (Frame) 12 Instax photos – Size 8,4 x 10,7 cm – Black Frame
Chérine Yazbeck
Beirut Port Blast Stories
2023 30 mins 4K or HD video
   
Chérine Yazbeck
Beirut Port Silos – A Case Study 1
2022 30 x 610 cm Collage Photography-pigment print on epson enhanced matte paper
Edition 1 / 5
 
Chérine Yazbeck
Beirut Port Silos – A Case Study 2
2022 30 x 610 cm Collage Photography-pigment print on epson enhanced matte paper Edition 1 / 5  
Chérine Yazbeck
Desaparecidos
2023 Length 1mn Video AI/Editing with Reels
Chérine Yazbeck
From Above – picture before
Satellite installation 30x36cm Color, glossy, on black foam Video: 1,16 minute
Chérine Yazbeck
From Above – picture after
Satellite installation
80x96cm
Color, glossy, on black foam Video: 1,16 minute
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 1
2022 120 x 80 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 2
2022 120 x 80 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 3
2022 120 x 80 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 4
2022 50 x 70 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 5
2022 50 x 70 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 6
2022 50 x 70 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 7
2022 40 x 60 cm Photography, analogic
Chérine Yazbeck
Impressions du Port de Beyrouth 8

2022

40 x 60 cm

Photography, analogic

Sold
Chérine Yazbeck
Leporello The Port of Beirut – A Case Study 2

2022

10 x 300cm

Collage photography-pigment print on Fine Art Paper.

Edition: 2/50

Sold
Chérine Yazbeck
Leporello The Port of Beirut – A Case Study 1

2022

10 x 300cm

Collage photography-pigment print on Fine Art Paper.

Edition: 1/50

Chérine Yazbeck
Model of the Beirut Silos – Map A0 2 Maps
Maps designed by Christie Karam 2022-2023
91,5 x 118,5 cm
Chérine Yazbeck
Model of the Beirut Silos – Model 1: The Heydays
Models designed by Christie Karam 2022-2023
33x146cm Wood base: 35x155cm (white) Height: 64cm Plaster, plastic tube, acrylic paint, wood
 
Chérine Yazbeck
Model of the Beirut Silos – Model 2: Silos destroyed
Models designed by Christie Karam 2022-2023
30 x 104 cm Wood base: 70 x 112 cm Height: 51 cm On metal a base, plaster, concrete, plastic tube, metal & plastic accessories, wood, wheat, corn, pebbles, stones.
Chérine Yazbeck
Model Silos Destroyed
2023 51 x 70 x 112 cm Plaster, concrete, plastic tube, metal & plastic accessories, wood, wheat, corn, pebbles, stones
Chérine Yazbeck
My Private Conversation

2023

3 mins

Audio installation

Chérine Yazbeck
Second Model of the Beirut Silos – Map A0 2 Maps
Maps designed by Christie Karam 2022-2023
91,5 x 118,5 cm

Exhibitions
28 November, 2025 to 11 January, 2026
Beit Beirut, Sodeco Square, Monot, Ashrafieh, Beirut.

Freedom Recalled

Freedom Recalled is a landmark exhibition at Beit Beirut which confronts Lebanon’s unresolved history of impunity, the failures of justice and the unhealed wounds that continue to echo through its collective psyche. At its heart, Freedom Recalled asks: Do we bear a responsibility to remember — and if so, how? What silences do we choose to uphold, and what price must truth exact in return? And ultimately, how might the pursuit of justice become a catalyst for personal healing and national renewal? Explore
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Press

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L’Orient-Le Jour December 15, 2023

Quand Chérine Yazbeck revient sur les lieux du crime au port de Beyrouth

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ICI BEYROUTH December 15, 2023

Les fragments de mémoire demeurent pour Chérine Yazbeck

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LE FIGARO August 25, 2022

À Beyrouth, le Musée Sursock se tourne vers l’avenir

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